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Creating the appearance of consensus in Mende political discourse
American anthropologist • 92 (1) • Published In 1990 • Pages: 24-41
By: Murphy, William P..
Abstract
This article discusses salient features of Mande political culture as observed in lineage meetings concerned with electing heirs to traditional leadership positions including village headship. The most important of these features include creating apparent public consensus through secrecy and strategic use of language.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2010
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Western Africa
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Anthropologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Teferi Abate Adem; 2008
- Field Date
- 1970-1980
- Coverage Date
- 1970-1980
- Coverage Place
- Sierra Leone
- Notes
- William P. Murphy
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 38-41)
- LCCN
- 1715424
- LCSH
- Mende (African people)